Black Bear Sioux Native American Frank Fiske 1920 Real Photo Postcard

Frank Bennett Fiske (1883-1952), known for his extensive documentation of life on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, captured this portrait of Blackbear, a member of the Sioux nation. Fiske, born and raised near the reservation, began photographing the Lakota people in the early 20th century, a crucial period following the Plains Wars and the establishment of reservations. His work provides valuable ethnographic insight into the individuals and cultures of the Standing Rock Sioux during a time of significant cultural change.